Sky vs Valkyries Picks and Prediction – 6/28/2025

The Chicago Sky looks for a second straight win on Friday when visiting the Golden State Valkyries. Chicago is 4-10 and 9th in the WNBA standings, 8 games behind the first-place Minnesota Lynx. Chicago beat the Los Angeles Sparks 97-86 on Tuesday. Kamilia Cardoso scored 27 points while Angel Reese posted a double-double for the Sky. The win snapped a three-game losing streak. Keep up to date with the WNBA with our WNBA predictions.

Ariel Atkins leads Chicago in scoring, averaging 13.9 points per game, and Kamilia Cardoso is second, averaging 12.7 points per game. Angel Reese leads in rebounding and assists, averaging 11.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. Chicago has four players who average double figures in scoring. The Sky scores an average of 77.9 points per game, shooting 42.3% overall and 30.5% from three-point territory. 

The Golden State Valkyries look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Friday when hosting Chicago. Golden State is 7-7 and tied for sixth in the league, five games behind first place. Golden State lost to the New York Liberty 81-78 on Wednesday night, snapping a two-game winning streak. Kate Martin was the leading scorer for Golden State with 21 points.

Kayla Thornton leads Golden State in scoring and rebounding, averaging 15.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Veronica Burton is the leader in assists, averaging 4.9 per game. Janelle Salaun is second in scoring, averaging 11.8 points per game, and is one of seven players who average double figures in scoring. Golden State scores an average of 79.0 points per game. 

Golden State will be completing a back-to-back when hosting Chicago, but that should not affect their play. Golden State has covered the number in six of the last seven, and the Valkyries are surprising many in their inaugural season in the WNBA. The Sky have struggled, sitting next to last in scoring and last in points allowed. Chicago’s opponents shoot better against the Sky than any other team in the league. Final Score Prediction: Golden State Valkyries win and cover ATS 85-72.